Thailand

The Long Neck Karen
 There are approximately 300,000 Karen in Thailand,
making them by far the most populous minority group
here. The Karen inhabit many areas of western and
northern Thailand, and can be divided into several
sub-groups, the most numerous in Thailand being the
Sgaw Karen (the largest sub-group), and the Pwo
Karen. The Padaung, the famous "long-neck" people
whose women traditionary wear many tight bronz
rings around their necks, are another of the many
sub-groups.